Explosion At Ningbo Port

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 15, 2024 | 3PL, Economic trends, Supply Chain

On August 9th, an explosion at Ningbo port halted traffic at the shipping terminal. While a vessel carrying hazardous organic peroxide materials was arriving at Beilun Phase III Terminal, it exploded. The vessel owner has recently reported that the fire is...

What Are Reverse Logistics?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 1, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain

When shipping cargo internationally, it is essential to understand what are reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is the process of returning products from end customers back to the manufacturer or seller. It starts at the end customer and can end at the...

China limita exportaciones de grafito

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Customs Broker, Supply Chain

Las recientes restricciones del Departamento de Comercio de los Estados Unidos han llevado a que China limite las exportaciones de grafito. El grafito es un mineral que los fabricantes utilizan para crear lápices, pinceles, lámparas de arco y baterías para...

Cold Chain Shipping Logistics

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 11, 2024 | Supply Chain, 3PL, Transportation

An essential consideration a shipper should make when moving temperature-sensitive cargo is understanding cold chain shipping logistics. A cold chain is a supply chain for transporting freight that has to remain under a specific temperature to prevent damage....

How to Import Avocados Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2024 | Agricultural imports, Importing, Supply Chain

Businesses importing avocados into the U.S. can benefit from understanding the process before the fruit leaves the country of origin. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the United States imported a record $3.8 billion of fresh avocados in 2024, with...

Envío de artículos perecederos por aire

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 2, 2024 | Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Supply Chain

A pesar de las ventajas de los envíos de artículos perecederos por aire, algunos remitentes podrían no entender del todo el proceso. Conocer el procedimiento puede ayudar a ahorrar tiempo y dinero, evitando errores. La empresa de transporte debe hacer la...